Middle School Principal

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher with emphasis at the middle school level
• Michigan Department of Education School Administrative certificate
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with at least four years teaching at the middle school level
• Three years successful administrative experience with multiple middle level experiences preferred
• Evidence of active participation and leadership in professional organizations
• Superior communication skills in writing and speaking
• Collaborative leadership skills and ability to manage/organize multiple responsibilities
• Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent or Board of Education finds appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers school programs consistent with the school district goals and objectives
• Provides leadership to positively affect the school culture by nurturing a safe and caring learning environment with high expectation for both academics and behavior
• Personal commitment to academic excellence for all student's achievement
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs including curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development and student learning
• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn current developments in the educational field through workshops, professional meetings and self-directed research
• Encourages staff to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches and strategies to teaching
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law
• Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit student's needs, including students with special needs
• Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action and other human resource issues
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment
• Demonstrates continuing awareness of effective instructional techniques and communicates this information to staff
• Works cooperatively with other building administration to ensure quality programs
• Assumes responsibility for recruitment and recommendations to human resource office concerning middle school staffing
• Ensures staff development activities enhance the effectiveness of programs and services for the students and authorizes participation of staff in such activities
• Keeps current of issues related to federal, state and any other rules, laws or legislation
• Actively participates with state and county organizations for the improvement of services to students
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises middle school certified and non-certified staff

Application Process:

Internal candidates: Interested internal candidates must complete an online internal application.

External candidates: Interested and qualified external candidates must complete an online application.

Please note:  mailed, faxed or emailed letters of interest and resumes will not be accepted.

Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.